Kevin D. Hull at a glance
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Kevin D. Hull
Former Judge · Kitsap County - Superior Court
Biography
Professional career
- Kevin D. Hull held the role of a judge on the Kitsap County Superior Court in Washington from 2012 until his retirement in February 2026 after 14 years on the bench.
- Public service: Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in the Special Assault Unit of the Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (2003–2012)
- Private practice: Handled products liability and employment law matters at Rovang & Associates and Wolfstone, Panchot & Bloch in Seattle
Education
- B.A. in Political Science from San Diego State University
- Drake University Law School — J.D.
Additional information
- Governor Bob Ferguson appointed Maureen McKeeman to complete Hull’s term through 2028.
- In February 2026, Hull announced his retirement after 14 years on the bench.
- Appointed by former Washington Governor Christine Gregoire in 2012 to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Russell W. Hartman.
- Bar admissions: Washington State Bar Association (1994) and Oregon State Bar Association (2003).
- Recognized for his commitment to legal education, community service, and pro bono work in Kitsap and King Counties.
- He presided over a variety of cases, including family matters such as divorce and child support, as well as probate and estate administration cases.
- Memberships: Education Committee of the Superior Court Judges Association
- Hon. Robert J. Bryan Chapter of the American Inns of Court
- Board of Directors for South Kitsap Boys & Girls.
- His tenure included handling complex cases and contributing to the local judicial community.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
Washington GR 16 allows video recording, audio recording, and still photography by the news media in courtrooms only after the judge has expressly granted permission.
Video and audio recording and still photography by the news media are allowed in the courtroom during and between sessions, provided (1) that permission shall have first been expressly granted by the judgeWashington GR 16, Courtroom Photography and Recording by the News Media ↗
Statewide
If a Washington judge limits courtroom photography or recording, GR 16 requires particularized findings on the record and treats open access as presumed.
Open access is presumed; limitations on access must be supported by reasons found by the judge to be sufficiently compelling to outweigh that presumptionWashington GR 16, Courtroom Photography and Recording by the News Media ↗
Sources
Identity source checked July 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked October 11, 2026.
Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster ↗Washington GR 16, Courtroom Photography and Recording by the News Media
Statewide source · PDF · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Washington GR 16, Courtroom Photography and Recording by the News Media ↗Governor Ferguson appoints Maureen McKeeman to Kitsap County Superior Court
Appointment, Effective Date, Predecessor, Opportunistic Bio source · HTML · Source checked October 6, 2026
View Governor Ferguson appoints Maureen McKeeman to Kitsap County Superior Court ↗Washington State Court Directory: Kitsap County
Current Kitsap Superior Court Roster source · HTML · Source checked October 6, 2026
View Washington State Court Directory: Kitsap County ↗